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Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, is headquartered in France. Established in 1828, the company has evolved to serve a diverse range of industries, including construction, automotive, and consumer products, among others. With a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Bureau Veritas is renowned for its commitment to quality and safety.
The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including compliance assessments, risk management, and sustainability solutions, which are tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. Bureau Veritas stands out in the market for its innovative approach and dedication to enhancing operational efficiency. Recognised for its expertise, the firm has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the realm of other services.
+63 vs industry average
Bureau Veritas’s score of 87 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Other Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Bureau Veritas, headquartered in France and operating in other services, reported its Scope 1 emissions at approximately 70,843,000 kg CO2e in 2025. Market-based Scope 2 emissions were approximately 55,380,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled about 572,416,000 kg CO2e for the same year. This includes roughly 76,544,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 41,024,000 kg CO2e from employee commute, 66,095,000 kg CO2e from upstream leased assets, 341,955,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 4,427,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, and 42,371,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy related activities.
Looking back, in 2024, Bureau Veritas's Scope 1 emissions were around 73,343,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions were approximately 62,083,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reached about 619,531,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 74,412,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of about 74,994,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 592,278,000 kg CO2e.
Bureau Veritas has established ambitious climate commitments. The company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2021 base year. Additionally, Bureau Veritas aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% within the same timeframe (2021-2030). These near-term targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company also had a previous near-term target to reduce net Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% compared to 2019 (market-based method) by 2025. All emissions data and reduction targets are directly reported by Bureau Veritas SA.
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
Bureau Veritas commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. Bureau Veritas also commits to redu…
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
Bureau Veritas commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. Bureau Veritas also commits to redu…
2030
25% reduction in scope 3 total
Bureau Veritas commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. Bureau Veritas also commits to redu…
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